Wheelchairs can cost a crazy amount of money, anywhere from $500 to $6000. Fortunately, Medicare...
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Earwax can cause hearing loss, if left untreated
If you have a problem hearing, it may stem from excess earwax. Kaiser Health News reports that...
Is the flu shot worth it?
[Editor’s note: The CDC recommends injectable flu vaccines. It recommends Fluzone high-dose...
Drugmaker charged with paying kickbacks to sell more Humira
Humira is one of the top-selling drugs in the US. But, it may be in part because its drugmaker...
Medicaid coverage of home and community-based care
If you would like to remain in your home as long as possible–sometimes called “aging in...
Safety at home for people with dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can live at home safely as long as...
Do you need a bone scan?
I want to talk today about bone scans . Here’s my basic advice: for the 40 million people with...
How much are drug companies paying nurses?
Not that long ago, Congress required pharmaceutical and medical device companies to disclose the...
Medicare and Medicaid: How they work together
Nearly 12 million people with Medicare also are enrolled in Medicaid. If you have Medicare and...
Bi-partisan bill in Congress would prevent surprise medical bills
Millions of insured Americans go to the hospital, thinking that their bills will be covered only to...